Poll: 71% of California Voters Plan to Vote “Yes” on Cannabis Legalization in November

New polling conducted by the CALSPEAKS Opinion Research Center has found that a vast majority of voters in California plan to vote “Yes” on Proposition 64 this November to legalize cannabis for everyone 21 and older.

According to the poll, 71% of likely voters in the state are leaning towards voting in favor of the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), which would legalize the possession of up to an ounce of cannabis, and the personal cultivation of up to six cannabis plants, for those 21 and older. The measure would also established a system of licensed cannabis cultivation centers and retail outlets.

The poll found support to be strongest among those aged 18 to 34, with a whopping 84% stating that they plan to vote “Yes” on the initiative. Latinos at 81% and Democrats at 80% were the next two groups where support was the highest.

The poll marks a 7% increase in support from polling released last month which found that 64% of California voters support legalizing cannabis.

Anthony Martinelli

Anthony is co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of TheJointBlog. He has worked closely with numerous elected officials who support cannabis law reform, including as the former Campaign Manager for King County (WA) Councilmember Dave Upthegrove. He has been published by multiple media outlets, and is a former contributor for Village Voice Media.

I’m all for cannabis legalization in California, as well as all other US states. This silly prohibition must end soon. Everyone who wants to smoke it does anyway, so why waste time and resources on something that was politically inspired to protect competing corporations and corporations who benefit from arresting people for carrying minor amounts.